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2006 Autoextremist Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Survey (#)

„More than fifty-percent of our sample (Table 7) currently work in the auto industry (e.g., at one of the OEMs, at an automotive supplier, at a dealership, as an automotive consultant, etc.) or in an auto-industry related job (e.g., work on automotive advertising at an ad agency or PR firm, automotive writer for a newspaper or website, automotive analyst on Wall Street, etc.). They are automotive experts and influencers by virtue of their jobs ...“

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Automotive news - From AutomotiveDigest.com (#)

„Parker’s industry management experience prior to starting Automotive Digest and Automotive Information Network, Inc. in 1998 includes 9 years as publisher of automotive print magazines and director of electronic media. Prior to entering automotive print publishing, Chuck held senior executive management positions at Avis Leasing, National Car Rental, Rollins Auto Leasing, The LeMans Group, Colonial National Bank and founded two automotive systems and marketing companies.“

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SAE Convergence: Improving automotive microcontroller performance - Autoblog (#)

„Moore's Law may dictate growth in computational power of about an order of magnitude (10x) every five years or so, but that's not a reasonable assumption for automotive devices, according to Leteinturier. The reasons are numerous - the harsh automotive environment, customer expectations for longevity (20 years), and the heat generated by increased clock speeds (where as a PC CPU might dissipate 60W, something in the neighborhood of 1W is considered acceptable for automotive microcontrollers) ...“

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2006 SEMA Auto Show Photos & Coverage, Part Two - Motor Trend (#)

„The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry's brightest minds and hottest products together at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Each year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries in the automotive, truck, SUV, marine, and RV markets. SEMA Show 2005 drew more than 50,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits ...“

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Global Automotive industry events (#)

„28th August 2007 China's first show for the entire automotive manufacturing chain, Automotive Electronics South China 2007, is currently in its planning stages and has been scheduled to run from August 28th until August 31st. As the Chinese automotive industry expands, sourcing cutting-edge product information and qualified leads is becoming an ever more important task for both domestic and international businesses ...“

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Saturn (#)

„Despite Saturn's reputation for no-dicker sticker pricing, some dealerships are selling the popular Saturn Sky roadster for $8,000 above MSRP, according to an investigation by Automotive News. While such high markups are in the minority, a much larger number of dealers are selling the Sky for $3,000 over sticker — a large number when bas pricing is supposed to start at $25,195. Saturn spokesman Brian Brockman said the company is trying to encourage dealers to sell cars at MSRP.“

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2007 AutoWeek Media Kit (#)

„AutoWeek is the premier resource for America'smost ardent automotive enthusiasts. Through our weekly magazine, website, eventsand other channels, we help enable the automotive lifestyle of our subscribers. For advertisers, we will deliver unparalleled access to an affluent, sophisticated,knowledgeable group with a common uniting passion – cars.We hope you find everything on this site you need to assist in your media planning ...“

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Autoblog (#)

„Bill Kozyra: Sure, Continental is pleased to be exhibiting at the Chicago Auto Show for the first time as part of our reaching out to the local community in the Greater Chicago area, showcasing Continental as a new employer in town by virtue of acquiring the Motorola automotive electronics business in Deerpark, Illinois, which is just down the road. We are now a new automotive supplier and have a large presence here in town ...“

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Toyota Touts the Maximum Tundra; Pledges E85 Version in 2009 (#)

„I often read the articles written by Jerry Flint, long-time veteran automotive columnist for Forbes Magazine. He has a lot of wisdom on most things automotive, and seems to know personally most of the figureheads we only read about in our magazines, etc. I encourage you all to read one of his more recent articles entitled "America's Line in the Sand". He discusses in depth the coming new Tundra and its impact on Detroit.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/07

PWC Automotive Institute - Light vehicle and powertrain forecasts by region (#)

„The PwC Automotive Institute is a team of industry specialists dedicated to the continuous analysis of the global automotive industry. Client service offerings include insightful Analyst Briefings, the new Analyst Notes information service, and the proprietary AUTOFACTS Global Light Vehicle Assembly and Powertrain Consumption Forecast ...“

http://www.just-auto.com/pwc-autofacts/ - Cached

Volkswagen Ranks High In NEW J.D. Power Automotive Environmental Index - Auto News - Motor Trend (#)

„The new study combines U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data with voice-of-the-customer information to scrutinize 37 automotive brands relative to a range of environmental factors, including fuel economy, emissions, and air quality. The vehicles are then ranked to determine an Automotive Environmental Index (AEI), with Volkswagen topping the list as the product leader in environmental performance.“

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Companies : Continental Automotive Systems (#)

„€ 5 billion with a workforce of more than 22,500. Automotive Systems incorporates Continental Teves and Continental Temic. Continental Teves develops and produces electronic and hydraulic brake, stability and chassis control systems, as well as electronic air spring systems and sensors. Continental Temic is a specialist in chassis electronics, engine management and transmission control units, as well as electric drives and comfort electronics.“

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Lear Introduces SoyFoam for Automotive Seating (#)

„Westport will license its LNG pump technology on an exclusive basis to Cryostar for use in the heavy-duty automotive market, and has agreed to source any High-Pressure Direct-Injection (HPDI) LNG fuel pumps it requires for the heavy-duty automotive market from Cryostar. Cryostar will also have the right to manufacture and sell pumps incorporating Westport™s LNG pump technology to other customers.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/vehicle_systems/ index.html#a0014662073 - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/12/14

Autoblog (#)

„In the great tradition of concept vehicles that come before it, the Kue supposedly foretells what future Kia vehicles will look like. Showing that the Kue is not so pie-in-the-sky as we might think, however, Kia told Automotive News that it's built on a unibody platform, which makes it a candidate for an upcoming redesign of the Sorento that is supposedly being moved to a unibody platform for its next redesign in 2008 ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/kia/ - Cached

Volkswagen (#)

„In anticipation of the diesel drought, VW built extra Jetta diesels this fall, hoping supply would last through next summer. Unfortunately, they're expected to sell off much quicker, according to Automotive News. "They will get sucked up," said Bob Grace, owner of Southpoint Volkswagen in Baton Rouge, La. He said he and other dealers are disappointed about entering the summer without and diesels.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/volkswagen/ - Cached

Automotive ‘Hotbed’ - AutoWeek (#)

„Opel execs staying at a local hotel saw the strip and asked the hotel manager if the smooth ice could be used for testing brakes. The manager happened to be chairman of the local aviation club, and Opel became a pioneer for cold-weather automotive testing in the clandestine area. A dozen other car companies followed. We recently got a rare invitation to visit BMW’s new cold-weather station there.“

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GKN Automotive Driveline Division (ADD) (#)

„The acquisition of the remaining shareholding in ATH is the latest in a series of similar initiatives by GKN’s Automotive Driveline Division to support its global growth strategy. This includes the acquisition of the driveshaft production line from Opel in Germany and the increase in shareholdings in companies in the South East Asia and Australia. (October 3, 2000)“

http://www.autointell.com/supplier/supplier_news/ gkn-add.htm - Cached

KPMG: Auto Execs See Permanent Shift Toward Fuel-Efficiency and Hybrids (#)

„Ford is considering investments of up to $1 billion in several Michigan facilities as part of its Way Forward restructuring and turnaround, according to Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company Executive Vice President and President of The Americas. Fields made the statement during a speech at the Center for Automotive Research™s 41st annual Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/vehicle_manufacturers/ index.html#a0015005799 - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/04

Here's your chance to be in a REAL Cannonball run! - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„The original Cannonball Run was conceived by automotive journalists Brock Yates to commemorate the legendary Erwin G. Cannonball? Baker, who defied speed limits and set 143 American distance records, including a cross country solo drive in less than 54 hours and averaging more than 50 mph in 1933. In 1971, the first Cannonball Run was run from New York to Redondo Beach, Calif.“

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Ballard Selling E-Drive Operations to Siemens VDO (#)

„As for the electric drive business in Dearborn, SVDO is a much better home for it than Ballard ever was or will be. The only thing close to a mass market for automotive high power electronics (Dearborn's expertise) is the hybrid EV market, and Siemens has a keen interest in it. Ballard in Vancouver unfortunately has no interest and no capability to be in the hybrid EV market.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/12/ ballard_selling.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/12/21

Automotive News (#)

„ FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Robert Bosch's $236 million (Australian $298.5 million) friendly bid for Australian automotive brake maker Pacifica Group has succeeded, Bosch said today. Bosch received 50.86 percent of the shares in Pacifica and said it would integrate it into its Chassis Systems Brakes operations. Pacifica posted $629 ...“

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Automotive News insists GM and DCX talking buyout - Autoblog (#)

„Automotive News has filed yet another report that insists DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors about the latter purchasing the Chrysler Group. This time the trade pub claims that sources from Germany, where the rumor originated, and the United States have confirmed that GM is interested in picking up the struggling U.S. division of DCX ...“

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Hammond crash pictures released (#)

„That show is just a hatchet job on anything automotive from America. I have a 37 YO "horrible" American car in my collection that I can easily sell for 5 times what I have invested in it and 15 times it's original purchase price (and for even more overseas), while anything European of the same vintage is MIA around here. Why is that?“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/18/hammond-crash-pictures-released/ - Cached

Edge Perspectives with John Hagel (#)

„The region surrounding Warsaw has long been home to the U.S. automotive and machinery industries, churning out a stream of skilled machinists, toolmakers and industrial engineers. Orthopedics makers opening up shop in Warsaw found a ready supply of skilled workers, particularly in recent years as the more-traditional sectors have slumped.“

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Chevrolet (#)

„General Motors is planning to add a new crossover to the Chevrolet lineup in 2008 after a $700 million renovation at the Spring Hill plant, reports Automotive News. The plant is currently used for a number of Saturn vehicles, including the Saturn Ion and Vue. Production of the Vue will move to Mexico, while the Ion will be discontinued.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/chevrolet/ - Cached

Talk to the hand (#)

„Identifying consumer preferences in the face of many possible alternatives and options: helping component and module manufacturers optimize appeal and profitability. Harris Interactive has worked with OEMs and suppliers to present potential consumers with various complex configurations of automotive interiors and option packages ...“

http://www.autoextremist.com/research/ hand.shtml - Cached

Toyota Camry Hybrid named 2007 Canadian Car of the Year - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„I already mentioned DSG above, that is the only recent change I can note aside from stability control. NAV, bluetooth, etc, I don't really count this as "Automotive technology". I will give you the self parking, since it is actually controlling the car. Active Cruise control is something I like, but I think MB had Japan on that.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

IVM-Automotive, Munich (#)

„IVM AUTOMOTIVE has continually expanded the Electronics division for many years now. The teams provide engineering services for the major car manufacturers and system suppliers in the areas of component development, tool and system development and overall vehicle electrical and electronic systems ...“

http://www.autointell.com/supplier/engineering_supplier/.../ ivm-auto_01.htm - Cached

GM Loses $3.4B in Total in 2005; Automotive Operations Loses $5.3B (#)

„GM™s automotive operations reported an adjusted loss of $5.3 billion in 2005, compared to adjusted earnings of $1.2 billion in 2004. The decline was principally driven by large losses in North America (-$5.6B), and partially offset by improved results in Europe and in the Latin America, Africa and Middle East region.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/01/ gm_loses_34b_in.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/01/26

40+ free research reports on the global automotive industry : Tier 1, components, OEMs, country reports, manufacturing (#)

„Recent high-profile corporate failures in North America, most notably Meridian Automotive Systems, Tower Automotive and Collins & Aikman, highlight how things can go wrong for suppliers in the automotive industry ...“

http://www.just-auto.com/briefings/ - Cached

Key Automotive Data | Wards Auto (#)

„This page provides links to popular data tables updated monthly by Ward's for industry professionals, public officials, scholars and consultants. Accurate, timely, comprehensive presentations of vital data have earned Ward's its reputation as world leader in automotive information.“

http://wardsauto.com/keydata/ - Cached

Latest jobs listings for the global automotive industry (#)

„JOB DESCRIPTION: Tier One Executive Search is the leading automotive recruitment firm specializing in North America and Mainland China automotive job opportunities. www.tieronesearch.com We are still looking for th...“

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Current Auto Industry Newswire Online - Motor Trend Magazine (#)

„WASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement by Stephen J. Collins, president of the Automotive Trade Policy Council, on congressional proposal to open Korea's automotive market:“

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The Auto Writer (#)

„Hyundai could be a good match, but they appear to be busy with handling their own internal issues. Perhaps Chery Automotive or another Chinese manufacturer would be the best match as this would give them instant access to the U.S. market.“

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Future Car & Vehicle Forecast at Motor Trend Magazine (#)

„Ultimately, this is a decision we can not make for you. However, we have tapped our industry resources to produce this unofficial guide to the automotive future.“

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Consumer perceptions of hybrid vehicles (#)

„Talk to the Hand is an occasional marketing and automotive research column written by Allen Bukoff. The most recent installments include:“

http://www.autoextremist.com/research/ hybrid.shtml - Cached

New Car Photos & Automotive Photo Galleries - Automobile Magazine (#)

„We present a selection of the best designs produced during the reign of one of GM's—and the automotive world's—seminal stylists.“

http://www.automobilemag.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/ index10.html - Cached

Forums | Ward's Auto (#)

„Sound off about anything automotive - or just ask a question to get help from industry colleagues. That's the purpose of Ward's Forum.“

http://www.wardsauto.com/forums/ - Cached

World of Motor Trend, the World™s #1 Automotive Authority - Motor Trend Magazine (#)

„Inside the World of Motor Trend, the World™s #1 Automotive Authority, you™ll find MT Radio, special offers and features, and more.“

http://www.motortrend.com/womt - Cached

New Car Photos & Automotive Photo Galleries - Automobile Magazine (#)

„The Rinspeed zaZen is designed to provide pure automotive enlightenment. Judge for yourself with these great wallpaper photos.“

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New Cars, Car Reviews, Concept Cars, & Auto Shows at Automobile Magazine (#)

„Join our forums and speak your mind on all things automotive--racing, new models, magazine suggestions, and more....“

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GPS Navigation Products - Mobile Electronics Buyer's Guide - Motor Trend (#)

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Automotive news - From AutomotiveDigest.com (#)

„©2007 Automotive Information Network, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy “

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Global Automotive industry events (#)

„ CTI Symposium + Exhibition Automotive Transmissions North America “

http://www.just-auto.com/events.aspx - Cached

1996 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (#)

„September 10 - Hans List , Austrian inventor and automotive pioneer (b. 1896 )“

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Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas (#)

„Keep your motor running with e-mail reminders on automotive maintenance “

http://www.dallasnews.com/autos/ - Cached

2001 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (#)

„July 18 - Fabio Taglioni , Italian automotive engineer (b. 1920 )“

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001 - Cached

Automotive industry discussion forums (#)

„created by Article comment in Automotive Discussion, 4 replies“

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Unable to connect to package content server (#)

„An Open Automotive Applications Platform? “

http://www.jasonbrome.com/blog/archives/2006/03/.../ unable_to_connect_to_package_con.html - Cached
posted on 2006/03/24

Directory and Search Engine JoeAnt.com (#)

„Automotive Accessories, Rentals...“

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AutoSpies - Auto News: rumors (#)

„from: blogs.automotive.com“

http://www.autospies.com/category/rumors/ - Cached

 

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